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Commercial LendingTue, 02 Oct 2018 00:25:40 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=5.0.3Multifamily Loans – Many Times, You Get What You Pay For…https://www.dividendamerica.com/multifamily-loans-get-pay-what-you-pay-for/
Mon, 13 Jun 2016 21:10:55 +0000http://new.dividendamerica.com/?p=1633As a professional in the field of lending, I often chuckle when applicants for multifamily loans totaling millions of dollars argue the smallest of fees. I notice that many borrowers have paid brokers large sums of money to represent them. Then they balk at the lender’s minimum request for a deposit for third-party fees on […]

]]>As a professional in the field of lending, I often chuckle when applicants for multifamily loans totaling millions of dollars argue the smallest of fees. I notice that many borrowers have paid brokers large sums of money to represent them. Then they balk at the lender’s minimum request for a deposit for third-party fees on a multifamily loan.

This happens with bridge loans for distressed multifamily developments. It also happens in repositioning of an apartment building. Our bridge lending client’s provide up to 80% LTC. Some provide 100% of the construction costs on multifamily bridge loans up to $10,000,000. However, when time to sign the Proposal of Terms and pay the non-refundable application fee many borrowers balk. They have already paid thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars to a broker. Many with no real connections or relationship with the actual lender.

Multifamily Loans – Time to Close

When it’s time for a borrower to spend money, it’s always a good idea to ascertain the intermediaries connection to capital. I think it’s important to realize that almost all loans are sold. Many so-called direct lenders are nothing more than glorified correspondent lenders for larger funds. The majority of loans in the world today are sold at the point of funding. This is the definition of a lending culture where every loan is a brokered loan. We believe that this allows for the growth of the money supply, and is important to understand.

So what does this mean in the world of bridge lending? What does it mean for borrowers seeking the capital needed to acquire, re-position and stabilize multifamily residential assets? It means seeking out the advisors that are most closely connected to real capital and who can get the deal closed!

The advice that ‘up-front’ fees are always bad is bad advice. Not understanding that a real upfront fee can make the difference in closing success is good advice. Many are frustrated in a market place for years as they follow the advise of a poorly connected advisor. Versus taking the advice of well-connected professionals. Those who understand the bridge lending market. DACL advisors are connected on the inside to underwriters and are trusted in the marketplace.

Multifamily Bridge Loans – Conclusions

The point here is simple. When seeking a bridge loan for multifamily residential assets, understanding real lenders charge application fees and deposits for third-party fees is critical. Real lenders leverage ethical, experienced and knowledgeable advisors to bring them high value loans and experienced borrowers. Connecting with the right advisor is the key to success. Skimping on small insignificant fees can lead to a never-ending cycle of Term Sheets & LOI’s. Remember that age-old adage… you get what you pay for…

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Dividend America Commercial Lendingis an origination, processing and pre-underwriting platform to non-traditional lenders, investors and banks. We assist our channel funding partner clients by providing specific deal flow into their pipelines, by increasing sponsorship and trade opportunity quality and by lowering bottom line costs typically associated with maintaining and staffing in-house origination and processing departments. We assist the sponsor/consumer of equity and lending products by providing direct access to entrepreneurial capital seeking to lend on or invest in projects from real estate to business opportunities. At Dividend America we provide lending solutions, not just loans!

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Tue, 03 May 2016 20:14:51 +0000http://new.dividendamerica.com/?p=1627Multifamily Finance “I just can’t find anybody that is interested in my loan!” He was distraught, frustrated and incredulous as he described how his banking relationship of 15 years had denied his loan. “We’re sorry, multifamily finance is not in our wheelhouse. We like cash deposit accounts, payment card servicing, credit cards … but to […]

“I just can’t find anybody that is interested in my loan!” He was distraught, frustrated and incredulous as he described how his banking relationship of 15 years had denied his loan. “We’re sorry, multifamily finance is not in our wheelhouse. We like cash deposit accounts, payment card servicing, credit cards … but to do what you’re asking … the regulations ….” He said his personal banker rattled off a plethora of reasons why he couldn’t help.

The reason for this customer’s distress? He had a small balance loan on a multifamily residential property. He needed to refinance, to pull some cash out for repairs and he had his eye on another small complex that was the perfect complement to his already successful complex. The problem was the loan amount was just too small, only $1.5 million, not enough for his bank to get involved.

Small Balance Loans

This scenario is played out many times in many different variations all over the nation. Financing for multifamily residential developments that are brand new or A-Class has been easy to come by but try to finance a multifamily development with a small balance loan from $1 million to $5 million and the availability of capital has been scarce at best.

Until recently, multifamily finance for small balance loans has been hard to come by, but with new programs from industry leaders like Dividend America Commercial Lending, locating multifamily financing for small balance loan amounts has become much easier. With loan rates below 4% in some cases and amortization periods up to 30 years, small operators are finding the capital they need to maximize returns and expand their portfolios.

Dividend America Commercial Lending provides small balance loans for multifamily residential through its flexible Enterprise Funding Program where they leverage GSE sponsored programs to provide aggressive terms, up to 80% LTV in most cases, to the operators of B-Class and C-Class multifamily residential developments. Find out what they can do for you by applying online or just send an email with your scenario to *protected email* today!

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Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:31:45 +0000http://www.dividendamerica.com/?p=1623Commercial bridge loan financing is easy to obtain for the right types of projects that include a focus on a solid turnaround plan or exit strategy. Many commercial real estate investors and professionals find great deals, are adept at negotiating an aggressive price, and are able to develop a viable plan for rehabilitating and re-positioning a project. Unfortunately, many stop […]

]]>Commercial bridge loan financing is easy to obtain for the right types of projects that include a focus on a solid turnaround plan or exit strategy. Many commercial real estate investors and professionals find great deals, are adept at negotiating an aggressive price, and are able to develop a viable plan for rehabilitating and re-positioning a project. Unfortunately, many stop there and fail to find funding because they don’t have an effective or believable plan for stabilization.

To be successful at obtaining a commercial bridge loan for a neighborhood center, an office building or even a multifamily residential development, investors need to spend as much time on the plan for stabilization as they do with the plan for acquisition and rehabilitation. Developing a detailed proforma income statement for the full stabilization period is critically important. The proforma lays out the timeline for the lender to know when he can reasonably expect to be refinanced out (thus recovering his capital). The shorter that timeline, the less perceived risk there is, assuming that the timeline is credible. Lower risk generally leads to more favorable loan terms and faster approvals.

Having an experienced team of advisers on board that thoroughly understands the process can help you to lay the groundwork for obtaining the financing to complete your project. At Dividend America Commercial Lending, we advise our clients on how to deal with our underwriters every step of the way. While we represent ‘the money’ we still advocate for a great deal for our borrowers and helping them achieve their commercial bridge loan financing goals is a top priority for us.

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Tue, 19 Apr 2016 01:36:11 +0000http://www.dividendamerica.com/?p=1621Multifamily Acquisition Loans & Apartment Loan Refinance – The Big Easy Multifamily Acquisition Loans In recent years it has been tough to get any type of financing and when financing was offered the down payments and sponsor equity requirements were as high as 35%. However, today’s multifamily acquisition loans can be very attractive with loan […]

Multifamily Acquisition Loans

In recent years it has been tough to get any type of financing and when financing was offered the down payments and sponsor equity requirements were as high as 35%. However, today’s multifamily acquisition loans can be very attractive with loan to value ratios as high 80% and with interest rates below 4% on a 30-year amortization with 3-, 5- and even 7-year fixed periods!

For the multifamily investors that purchase B-class and C-class apartment communities and multifamily residential properties in primary and strong secondary markets, small balance multifamily acquisition loans are the way to go. With some of the easiest qualifying standards and government backing, the loans typically close quickly, no more 90-180 day wait times to close.

Apartment Loan Refinance

Apartment loan refinance as also been a tough category, especially for B-class and C-class operators. With today’s GSE back loans, apartment building and apartment community owners need not worry. Using the same multifamily residential financing program guidelines for acquisitions, now refinancing has become advantageous.

Many apartment loans, CMBS loans and multifamily acquisition loans are being refinanced and rates are dropping drastically, increasing cash flows for owners and even allowing for cash-out to complete capital improvements or to be used to make additional acquisitions!

The Big Easy

So how does this process work? Well, it’s actually fairly easy! To find out how easy just contact the experts in Multifamily Acquisition Finance and Apartment Loan Refinance at Dividend America Commercial Lending. Michael Gross, President of DACL is available and so is his team of expert advisors and all are ready to assist with closings in as little as 30 days from receipt of a full package! Call 404-549-6756 or email *protected email*.

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Thu, 14 Jan 2016 23:03:09 +0000http://www.dividendamerica.com/?p=1596Bridge Loan and Permanent Financing – How does it work? Bridge loan to perm financing was a huge strategy back in the heyday of commercial lending and the fast paced economy in the early 2000’s, however the economic collapse saw this lending strategy fade away. With a resurgence of capital in the commercial lending and […]

Bridge loan to perm financing was a huge strategy back in the heyday of commercial lending and the fast paced economy in the early 2000’s, however the economic collapse saw this lending strategy fade away. With a resurgence of capital in the commercial lending and multifamily residential finance arena.

A bridge loan can be used to close on a property quickly and take advantage of a distress seller situation or just to beat the competition. At the same time the commercial real estate investor can then take the time necessary to refinance into some other form of long-term financing that fits their need.

The best example of this is with FHA and Fannie Mae loans. These commercial loans and multifamily residential loans are some the most flexible senior debt instruments in the market today. With low interest rates and high LTV’s they are very attractive to borrowers. However, it can take up to 90 days, and in some cases longer, to fund through one of the GSE backed funding programs. The answer is a bridge loan to permanent financing.

The investor can use the bridge loan as a short-term financing to acquire the property and then can choose one of many senior debt instruments to complete the long-term financing. Whether it be a CMBS loan, Freddie or Fannie back paper or FHA/HUD type financing, time is no longer an issue giving the savvy commercial real estate investor an advantage over their competition.

With loan to value (LTV) ratios as high as 80% on the bridge loans, the investor does not have to worry about high leverage or cash out because these special bridge loans are structured to mirror the long-term financing that will ultimately act as the take-out loan. Contact us today to find out how our Bridge Loan to Perm financing can help you stretch your equity and do more deals!

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Fri, 08 Jan 2016 21:22:21 +0000http://www.dividendamerica.com/?p=1584Hospitality Financing Hospitality Financing for hotels in 2015 was tough to say the least. However, with continued improvement in employment data loans for hotels and motels should come back fairly rapidly. In general, unlike a hotel loan, hospitality financing for restaurants will remain stagnant save those loans in the working capital category. The Hotel Loan One […]

Hospitality Financing

Hospitality Financing for hotels in 2015 was tough to say the least. However, with continued improvement in employment data loans for hotels and motels should come back fairly rapidly. In general, unlike a hotel loan, hospitality financing for restaurants will remain stagnant save those loans in the working capital category.

The Hotel Loan

One category of hospitality financing that will be especially hot in the coming year is the hotel loan. Hotels in the select service category, those properties with interior corridor and major flags will be the easiest to obtain. Borrowers should expect rates to remain in the low 6% range with loan to value ratio maximums or about 75% and amortizations of around 30 years.

Expect the hotel loan to be fairly easy to close moving forward, especially for refinances and acquisitions of stabilized assets. Bridge loans for the acquisition of distressed hospitality assets will also be available as long as the operators are experienced and easily quality for a standard hotel loan as a take-out.

For more information on hospitality financing and how a hotel loan works, click here. DACL is an expert at closing the hotel loan and understanding the hospitality industry and hospitality financing. Michael Gross, President of Dividend America Commercial Lending and can be reached at 404-549-6756 or by email at *protected email*.

Multifamily Acquisition and rehab loan opportunities are everywhere and even with the heated multifamily markets and ballooning values for apartment buildings lenders are eager to lend on the acquisition and rehabilitation of multifamily developments, apartment complexes and apartment buildings.

Bridge Loans for Multifamily and Apartments

Bridge loans for multifamily and apartments are the most common form of multifamily acquisition and rehab loan. Bridge loans for the acquisition and rehab of multifamily residential and apartment buildings are excellent sources of funding as most will not only finance the purchase price of the acquisition but will also finance some or all of the cost to reposition, rehabilitate and/or remodel the project.

Using bridge loans in an acquisition and rehab strategy for distressed multifamily residential assets has become a popular way to access properties that would otherwise have to be purchased in all cash. Once the property is stabilized the loan can be refinance and repaid, usually with no prepayment penalty.

Bridge loans typically term in 24-36 months giving a borrower 2-3 years to rehab and stabilize the property. Once fully stabilized more formal financing can be obtained. These stabilized debt vehicles include senior debt note instruments such as traditional commercial bank loans, institutional loans (Freddie & Fannie) and even loans from life companies.

Multifamily Residential Investment Strategy

From a simple acquisition and rehab to a complete remodel and repositioning, Bridge Loans for multifamily residential developments and apartment buildings can help investors with just about any strategy for purchasing distressed assets… flips, short-term holds, long-term holds, all become viable with the correct loan structure.

DACL is an expert at structuring these loans. To find out how to fund fast and get the most for your multifamily acquisition and rehab click here and give us a brief rundown of your project.

Commercial real estate loans for apartment building and apartment complex acquisitions are available in several tiered financing types. Today I want to focus on what is considered Apartment finance lending versus more sophisticated multifamily financing.

Essentially commercial real estate loans for apartments fall into two categories, those loan amounts below $1 million and those loans amounts from $1 million to $5million. There is a distinct difference in terms and it’s good to know these things prior to making an apartment building acquisition.

Let’s start with the lower tier commercial real estate financing for apartment buildings, those loan amounts below $1 million. Typically a buyer will need a minimum down payment of 25% for financing of this nature. Also, because of the low loan amount expect to pay higher interest rates.

While the loan amortization may still be up to 30 years and the fixed period up to 5 years, the interest rate will be much higher. For loans of $500,000 to $1 million plan on rates in the high 5’s to high 6’s, for loans below $500,000 the rates will start somewhere in the 7% range! While these rates are good compared to historic norms, they are much higher than rate for loans over $1 million.

Go Big or Go Home

If you can afford it, consider upping your game and opting for Apartment Complex acquisitions. Typically at a higher price but with much more advantageous rates. Typical loans are at an 80% LTV in major US markets with rates that can dip below the 4% market. Recent loan closings have been as low as 3.85%!

The bottom line is that commercial real estate loans for apartment acquisitions are readily available now. For purchases below $5 million they have been hard to obtain in the past few years. With new programs and more competitive pricing commercial real estate loans for all types of real estate assets are starting to make buying any type of income producing real estate possible.

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https://www.dividendamerica.com/apartment-loans-small-balance-financing/#respondMon, 05 Oct 2015 19:27:59 +0000http://www.dividendamerica.com/?p=1513Apartment Loans – Small Balance Financing Apartment loans from $1 million to $5 million are available at phenomenal rates and terms. Nonrecourse so you can add investors or do a 1031 exchange. Amortization periods of 30 years so your payment are lower. Fixed periods of 5 to 10 years and some of the lowest fees […]

Apartment loans from $1 million to $5 million are available at phenomenal rates and terms. Nonrecourse so you can add investors or do a 1031 exchange. Amortization periods of 30 years so your payment are lower. Fixed periods of 5 to 10 years and some of the lowest fees in the industry.

A small balance apartment loan from Dividend America Commercial Lending is helping with pulling cash out of apartment buildings and multifamily developments to buy more apartment buildings and multifamily developments. Borrowers are using this small balance financing for apartment loans to lower current rates and dramatically increase cash flows!

Finding out how low your interest rate can be is simple. Fill out the Apartment Loan online easy app and we’ll get back to you with details. Imagine nonrecourse apartment loan small balance financing with rates in the mid 3% range! Call Michael Gross direct at 404-549-6756 or email direct at *protected email*.

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https://www.dividendamerica.com/hotel-financing/#respondTue, 08 Sep 2015 22:50:40 +0000http://new.dividendamerica.com/?p=1503Hotel Loans and Hospitality Financing Fast and Flexible! Hotel loans and hospitality financing is becoming fast and flexible with new avenues opening up to help get new projects off the ground and to help those operators that want to buy more properties obtain the capital to do so. With hotel loans and hospitality financing from DACL […]

Hotel loans and hospitality financing is becoming fast and flexible with new avenues opening up to help get new projects off the ground and to help those operators that want to buy more properties obtain the capital to do so. With hotel loans and hospitality financing from DACL hotel operators can pull cash out to perform a PIP, as a down payment for a purchase or to consolidate debt.

Available capital for acquisitions through our standard hotel financing vehicles is aggressively priced and has fast approvals. Whether the hospitality investor needs a hotel loan to make an new acquisition or desires hotel financing with cash out, the timelines for approval and the qualification process has been shortened and eased.